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"Risk of sexual violence" in US prisons, High Court extradition hearing told
Summary
The High Court has adjourned the extradition hearing of Eric Eoin Marques, a 30-year-old Dublin man residing at Mountjoy Square, until October 6th. The United States seeks his surrender to face charges of conspiring to distribute and advertise child pornography, alleging he is the owner and administrator of the anonymous hosting site Freedom Hosting. The US authorities claim the charges relate to images on over 100 websites depicting the rape and torture of pre-pubescent children. Mr. Marques, who has been in custody since his arrest in August 2013, is simultaneously seeking a judicial review of the Director of Public Prosecutions' decision not to prosecute him in Ireland. Counsel for Mr. Marques argued that extradition poses a significant risk to his health, citing his Asperger's syndrome and the potential for sexual violence and inadequate medical care in US prisons. Conversely, State counsel noted that Mr. Marques has sought no specific treatment for his condition since 2013 and has shown no mental health deterioration while in Irish custody. Ms Justice Aileen Donnelly remanded Mr. Marques in custody, with the hearing set to resume on October 6th.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: "Risk of sexual violence" in US prisons, High Court extradition hearing told. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- August 2013 Incident
- October 6th Adjournment
- 2015-07-22 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Outcome: Ms Justice Aileen Donnelly remanded Mr Marques in custody until October 6th, when the hearing will resume.
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Topics
Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime
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